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Northwell Health

Nonprofit health system in New York and Connecticut

Senior Medical Assistant

Clinical Support & Patient AdministrationPosted on Nov 11
Full-timeHuntington, NY, USA$39.3k - $59.8k

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • Successful completion of a Medical Assisting program at an accredited school, or 1–3 years of medical assistant experience, or 1–3 years of Emergency Medical Technician experience with current New York State Department of Health EMT certification, or 1–3 years of CNA experience with valid current Nursing Assistant Certification in New York State is required.
  • Three to five years of relevant experience is required, with at least three years of experience.
  • Experience with EPIC, phlebotomy, manual blood pressure readings and vital signs, and electrocardiograms in a fast-paced Family Medicine practice is required.
  • Specialized certifications are required as needed.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and guide Medical Assistants in performing their duties.
  • Provide input for the assessment and evaluation of staff performance.
  • Participate in staff orientation and ongoing training.
  • Assist in prioritizing and assigning work based on workflow fluctuations.
  • Handle difficult or complex issues and act as a resource for them.
  • Support management in determining methods and procedures for new tasks.
  • Serve as a point of contact for vendors.
  • Perform all functions of a medical assistant.
  • Stock patient rooms and the department with supplies and equipment as necessary.
  • Audit department supplies and equipment and perform ordering functions.
  • Collaborate with the health care team to coordinate and implement patient care plans.
  • Record patient history for medical staff review as needed.
  • Perform measurement and screening procedures according to protocol, including height, weight, head circumference, blood pressure, pulse, temperature, audiometry, and vision testing; record and plot findings on patient charts.
  • Collect specimens, including drawing blood, and assist physicians or nurses with specimen collection as required; complete requisitions, label specimens, and route them according to standard procedure.
  • Perform electrocardiograms in accordance with physician orders as needed.
  • Assist physicians and nurses with examinations and procedures, including securing supplies, ensuring patients are properly undressed and draped, providing instruments, holding patients as required, and assisting patients after examinations.
  • Maintain examination-room order and cleanliness; stock assigned rooms and cupboards and maintain daily par levels of supplies.
  • Clearly and accurately record data collected during procedures on appropriate forms and in medical records.
  • Perform other related functions, including maintaining medical records, processing insurance forms, and preparing financial records.

About the Company

Northwell Health

Nonprofit health system in New York and Connecticut

Northwell Health is a nonprofit health system serving patients across New York City, Long Island, the Hudson Valley and Connecticut through hospitals and outpatient practices. Its network combines hospitals for complex care, community hospitals and specialty centers such as Cohen Children's Medical Center and Zucker Hillside Hospital. The system coordinates hospital, ambulatory and post-acute care, with philanthropy supporting its community mission. Its research institutes and partnerships with Hofstra University connect patient care with medical discovery and training for doctors, nurses and physician assistants. Founded in 1997, Northwell is headquartered in Lake Success, New York.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Lake Success, NY
Founded
1997

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